Madras Veterinary College Hospital Emergency and Critical Care Unit





What People Liked
- Kind, experienced doctors who handle pets gently
- 24/7 emergency care available for pets
- Very lowโcost registration and subsidised medicines for pets
- Wide range of specialist services (CCU, surgery, orthopaedics, etc.)
- Pets receive medical care and attention
- Helpful staff guide owners through registration and vaccination
What People Disliked
- Long queues and waiting times, especially weekends
- Emergency department delays and negligence leading to pet deaths
- Inconsistent admission policy; small animals sometimes not admitted
- Phone lines often unanswered; difficulty reaching staff
- Cashโonly billing and lack of change
- Crowded areas and hygiene concerns
Pet Policy
- Never let your dog sniff, lick or do anything on the hospital premises as it will be very infectious
- They say 24 hours but it is just first aid only. They won't admit even if he dog is sick. Saying no admission for small animal.
- During lockdown period don't allowed pets inside.
- Pets also deserve medical care and attention.
- Registration fee (Rs 50โ100) applicable for pets
What to Expect
- 24โฏ/โฏ7 emergency and critical care unit (CCU) with ICU and dialysis facilities
- Specialist departments: surgery, orthopaedics, dermatology, ophthalmology, radiology and blood bank
- Lowโcost registration (โโฏRsโฏ50โ100) and subsidised medicines and vaccinations
- Tokenโbased outpatient system; queues can be long, especially on weekends
- Cashโonly payments; carry exact change as no change is given
- Parking available for twoโ and fourโwheelers (small fee)
- Large government teaching campus with extensive equipment and facilities
About
Madras Veterinary College Hospital Emergency and Critical Care Unit is a large government veterinary teaching hospital in Chennai offering roundโtheโclock emergency, critical care and a full range of specialist services for animals of all species.

